Classic Characters
Tween
Remembering Charlotte’s Web, the Girl I Was, the Mom I Am, and the Teacher I Loved
Charlotte’s Web celebrates its 65th anniversary this year. How many of us remember well the first time we read or heard this beloved story?
Tween
Better Together: 10 of the Best Friendships in Middle Grade Lit
Middle grade books are full of beautiful friendships that teach us about strength, forgiveness, courage, loyalty, and love.
Baby & Toddler
The Best Jane Austen-Inspired Baby Names
These delightful baby names are inspired by the unforgettable characters created by Jane Austen, one of English literature’s greatest novelists.
Just For Fun
Pooh and Me: The Warmth of A.A. Milne’s Poems in Childhood and Beyond
Author Francesca Segal shares her experience of turning to A.A. Milne, whose poetry had been embedded in her memory since childhood, when she became a parent.
Just For Fun
11 of the Best Moms in Children’s Literature
We asked our contributors to share some of their best-loved mothers in children's literature. Here are the ma's, mothers, and grandmas — kind, funny, smart, and strong — who've touched their hearts.
Just For Fun
The Luckiest Characters in Children’s Literature
These kids' book characters are some of the luckiest folks around. In the real world they’d be goners, but between the covers of a book, they’re invincible.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Little Golden Books Turns 75! A Look Back at the Iconic Collection with Editor Diane Muldrow
As Little Golden books turns 75, we asked Editorial Director Diane Muldrow about the history of the treasured collection, the wonderful and unexpected characters that have graced its pages, and some of its best life lessons for readers of all ages.
Just For Fun
From Scrooge to the Grinch: Why We Love Christmas Curmudgeons
Author Charlie Lovett celebrates the Christmas curmudgeon — that grumpy, sour, hater of the holidays whom we love to watch realize the error of his ways.
Growing Reader
Tween
5 Favorite Female Sleuths from Middle Grade Mystery Books
I love middle grade mysteries and capers — they are the reason I fell in love with books. To celebrate the genre, and the lovely leading ladies within it, here are five of the most fantastic female sleuths in tween reads.
Pre-K
5 Things You’ll Want to Know About Anna Dewdney’s Little Excavator
We connected with Anna Dewdney’s longtime editor, Tracy Gates, who gave us an introduction to this adorable new read from Dewdney and offered us five insights into how Little Excavator came to be.
Teen
8 New Jane Austen-Inspired YA Books
Jane Austen continues to inspire new works! If you're a fan of Austen and YA, you'll love this list of the latest and greatest Austen-inspired books.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
12 Girls from Fiction Who Are Their Own Heroes
These twelve young heroines from children’s literature reflect the strong and independent females kids see — and love — in the real world.
